Winning blow: queen to e7 (f6·3)
c9-10486Puzzle rating: 1870Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
28. Qe7+ Kb6 29. Rb2+ Kc6 30. exd5+
Why it works
- Best move. queen to e7 is exactly what the engine plays (#4).
- Spot on — rook to b2 (#3).
- Precise: pawn to d5 is the top choice (#2).
- You win decisive material (+15.0).
- If instead Kb6, then Rb2+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #72.
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